India's cumulative monsoon rainfall deficit remains despite August's better-than-expected rains. This deficit has caused a significant acreage gap in kharif crop sowing. Paddy and maize acreage have both reported notable declines compared to last year.

Source: [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/august-rainfall-fails-to-reduce-indias-monsoon-deficit/articleshow/133619584.cms)

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